Anyone here switch from a Niro EV to an EV6… what are the pros and cons?

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I recently moved from a '22 Niro EV to a '24 EV6 because my lease was ending. I thought it would be helpful to share my thoughts for anyone else thinking about making the switch. Here’s what I noticed:

Things I like better in the EV6:

  • Way more space. The Niro’s trunk was tiny; a big stroller took up all the room. The EV6 has more trunk and backseat space.
  • It’s quieter on the road.
  • Feels sturdier at higher speeds. The Niro was fast but felt a bit flimsy.
  • Blind spot monitor and side/front camera views are super useful, especially when parking.
  • Keyless entry unlocks all doors, not just the driver’s.
  • You can use navigation while driving. The Niro locked you out and made you use bad voice commands.

Things I miss about the Niro:

  • The EV6’s door handles are hit or miss. Sometimes they don’t work, and you have to press a button to open them. Annoying.
  • Switching drive modes resets the paddle-battery system in the Niro, which made slowing down easy. The EV6 doesn’t reset, so you have to adjust paddles manually.
  • The Niro had a better turning radius.
  • Front charging on the Niro was more convenient.

Both cars still have some issues:

  • Kia’s infotainment system isn’t great. My Volvo has Google’s system, which is much smoother. The EV6’s wide dashboard feels wasted if you’re not using the car’s nav.

Stuff I can’t compare yet:

  • The EV6 has a Meridian sound system, and the Niro had Harman Kardon. They seem similar, but I haven’t fully tested the EV6’s audio.

If you’re thinking of upgrading or have questions, let me know!

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I made the same switch recently. Fast charging at triple the speed of the Niro was a game-changer. I also like having a power-adjustable passenger seat. During the recent snowstorm, the EV6’s V2L feature could have been really useful.

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@Keir
Are you in the DC area? I haven’t tried fast charging yet because I usually charge at home. Also, what’s V2L? I’m curious since winter’s been hitting hard.

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Oliver_james said:
@Keir
Are you in the DC area? I haven’t tried fast charging yet because I usually charge at home. Also, what’s V2L? I’m curious since winter’s been hitting hard.

V2L (vehicle-to-load) lets the EV6 act as a power bank for appliances like a fridge. I saw a story about someone using it during a blackout in Houston. The Niro doesn’t have this. By the way, I’m in Boston.

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@Keir
My 2023 Niro EV Wave trim actually has V2L, along with power seats and blind spot monitoring. But yeah, it doesn’t charge nearly as fast.

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I switched from a '22 Niro to a LYRIQ, which has Google infotainment. I still miss the Kia system, though.

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Jay said:
I switched from a '22 Niro to a LYRIQ, which has Google infotainment. I still miss the Kia system, though.

Interesting. I actually prefer the Google system. My Volvo XC90 has it, and it feels much smoother than Kia’s.

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I’m in a similar situation with my '22 Niro lease ending soon. I’m looking at EV6 deals from Richmond to the DMV. Where did you get yours, and would you recommend the dealer?

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Shai said:
I’m in a similar situation with my '22 Niro lease ending soon. I’m looking at EV6 deals from Richmond to the DMV. Where did you get yours, and would you recommend the dealer?

Send me a message, and I’ll share the details.

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I just got a new Niro EV. It seems like some of the features depend on the trim level. For example, mine has blind spot monitors and unlocks all doors with the button on either handle. I always use Android Auto, so I don’t bother with the navigation system.

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@Marin
The EV6 doesn’t just have blind spot symbols; it shows a live camera feed. Also, on the Niro, I had to press the driver’s side button twice to unlock all doors. Maybe that can be changed in the settings?